Dell U2724D 27" vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"
31.5" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell U2724D 27"109 PPI #55
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell U2724D 27"600 nits #22
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell U2724D 27"98% #31
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell U2724D 27"120 Hz
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"240 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" — At 65cm, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" is retina (140 PPI) while the Dell U2724D 27" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Dell U2724D 27" — The Dell U2724D 27" is 40% brighter in SDR (350 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell U2724D 27" | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" |
|---|---|---|
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 250 nits |
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 62cm |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell U2724D 27" 2023 | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 140 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 62cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% (Better) |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell U2724D 27" or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"?
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" has 140 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Dell U2724D 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" requires 62cm vs 80cm for the Dell U2724D 27" to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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